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Old 01-07-18, 09:00 PM
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I purchased a flat bottom steering wheel from a forum member recently and had it installed and it looks and feels amazing

I highly suggest this mod because the steering wheel is where you have the most interaction with your car.

I also had secondskin sound deadening installed throughout the car making it much better for phone calls and general road noise

I also contacted my dealership for 100k service, the Takata airbag recall, and ZE6 panels warranty enhancement on my 08

I look forward to the next 100k miles

Anyone know if we can get an AMA from a Lexus IS-F engineer?
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Curious if you've driven the OEM steering wheel while wearing driving leather gloves before switching to the flat steering wheel. Driving gloves will make the steering wheel feel thicker.
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doesn’t Meraki make custom flavor bottoms as well?
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I hope the recall works!
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Can you provide more details? What steering wheel do you have? Where was this second skin installed? What all was involved? What was the bill?
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Glad the steering wheel worked out! Enjoy it buddy!
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Driving gloves are nice, but too hot here in Houston

I purchased the DTCMSMTS steering wheel from PING, it was sent very quickly and installation was done locally by Vu (THANKS!) and now I feel like I have a new car

Second skin was installed throughout my trunk, headliner, door panels, gas tank etc. I put in 2 12" JL Audio subs and JL Audio amp.

Cost was around 500$ for the sound deadening

IS-F is the best car.
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I forgot to add

I have a set of RC-F wheels sitting in my living room I'm going to get thrown on

This car has aged realy well

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^^^^Yep, it really has. Mine has had RCF wheels for a bit over 2 years now. The base wheels, I really like 'em a lot. I have a flat bottom DCTMS wheel also. I luv that too. I've had mine close to 3 years. I've had my '08 since brand new, and it's not going anyplace.

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